Month: June 2025

Yaskawa America to invest $180 million in Wisconsin manufacturing plant

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Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and company officials, announced that Yaskawa America will invest at least $180 million and create more than 700 new high-paying jobs in Wisconsin. Yaskawa America is experiencing significant growth driven by innovation in robotics, motion control, AC drives and solar inverters. The company’s newest… …

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Nexamp cuts ribbon on first “Community-Driven Community Solar” project in Illinois

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Nexamp and Trajectory Energy Partners this week celebrated the opening of Blue Grama Solar, a 4.7-MW community solar farm that marks a significant step forward in Illinois’ clean energy transition. As the first Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) project energized under the Illinois Shines program, Blue Grama Solar, located in Galesburg, Illinois, prioritizes community involvement and… …

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DESRI begins construction on 205 MW solar, 1,000 MWh storage project in Arizona

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The Buckeye, Ariz. project is expected to generate enough electricity to power about 40,000 homes per year. DESRI announced the Catclaw Solar and Storage project in Buckeye, Ariz. has received financial notice to proceed and begin construction. The project was acquired from Avantus in 2024. Catclaw Solar and Storage is a 205 MW solar, 250 …

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U.S. battery storage market booming with 60% annual growth

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The rapid expansion is partially due to falling manufacturing costs, a trend that is expected to continue over the next five to seven years, said Rystad Energy. The battery energy storage system market is growing rapidly, breezing past ongoing federal policy headwinds. A report from Rystad Energy said energy storage installations increased from about 6 …

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Largest battery storage project wins fast-track approval in California

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The Darden Clean Energy Project, paired with 1.1 GW of solar, will provide enough electricity to power 850,000 homes for four hours. The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, the first to be fast tracked under its Opt-In Certification program. The CES said that this battery storage project is destined to …

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US ENGIE brand acquired by LS Power, rebrands as Opterra

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LS Power has acquired ENGIE Services U.S. and rebranded the business to its previous name, Opterra Energy Services. Opterra has more than 50 years of operational experience, providing energy solutions including energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy systems, energy storage, microgrids, operations and maintenance, HVAC and lighting. Opterra has completed more than 9,000 public sector projects across North… …

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How C&I owners are monetizing their solar arrays and transitioning to microgrids

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Commercial and industrial solar arrays can become the foundation of a sophisticated, resilient microgrid that delivers financial returns, energy security, and long-term operational simplicity. Commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses across the U.S. are rethinking their approach to on-site energy management. Many who invested in solar arrays in the past are now discovering that those assets …

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San José Clean Energy expands Solar Access Program to more than 200 new customers

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San José Clean Energy (SJCE) has announced a significant expansion of its award-winning Solar Access Program, which provides 100% renewable energy to pollution-burdened, lower-income residents across San José at a 20% discount. While serving over 800 customers since its launch in 2021, the program is set to expand to more than 1,000 customers thanks to… …

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Evergrow tax-credit transfer on 1.5-MW project keeps iconic PA carpet factory in operation

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Evergrow has successfully completed a tax-credit transfer for a rooftop solar project at a carpet factory in Pennsylvania — a much needed energy source for the factory that would not have been possible without incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Bloomsburg Carpet Industries in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of carpets for… …

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CPUC Advances Building Decarbonization with Customer-Focused Reforms

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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today continued efforts toward meeting California’s climate and equity goals by approving measures to accelerate the state’s transition to all-electric buildings. The decision addresses key barriers faced by customers, particularly those in under-resourced communities, and streamlines access to electrification programs and funding. Today’s decision focuses on …

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